JP2008539003A - Absorbable / biodegradable composite yarn and property-adjusting surgical implant formed therefrom - Google Patents

Abstract

  The present invention relates to an absorbent / biodegradable composite yarn comprising two types of fiber components each having a distinctly different absorption profile and strength retention profile, and using these composite yarns, physicochemical properties and It relates to making surgical implants such as sutures or meshes integrated with biological properties. These properties are adjusted by varying the individual yarn content and controlling the shape of these components.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is for use in making absorbable / biodegradable medical devices or surgical implants such as sutures, meshes and similar textile compositions that exhibit a gradient of clinically relevant properties. Of absorptive / biodegradable composite yarn having at least two fiber components with distinctly different physicochemical and biological properties.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Blending non-absorbable fibers with distinctly different physicochemical properties is an established technology in the textile industry and achieving unique properties based on the constituent fibers in such blends. Is directed to. The most commonly recognized examples of these blends are: (1) wool staple and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to produce fabrics that benefit from the insulating properties of wool and the high tensile strength of polyester. ) Continuous multifilament yarns; (2) cotton suf yarns and PET continuous multifilament yarns for producing water-absorbing and comfortable (by cotton) and strong (by PET) fabrics; (3) achieving strength and hydrophilicity Nylon continuous multifilament yarns and cotton suf yarns for; and (4) combinations of cotton suf yarns and polyurethane continuous monofilament yarns to produce water-absorbing and comfortable stretchable fabrics. The technical idea of blending non-absorbable fibers and absorbent fibers is the combination of PET and absorbent polyester fibers in several fiber configurations such as hernia mesh and vascular grafts, where the absorbent fibers are time-consuming. In the prior art related to enabling tissue ingrowth in the PET component as it loses mass over time, it has been treated to a very limited extent. Similar combinations of polypropylene and absorbable polyester were studied in hernia mesh and vascular grafts. However, the use of a fully absorbable / biodegradable blend of two or more yarns to produce fiber properties that combine the fiber properties of the constituent yarns has not been known so far in the prior art. . This motivated the inventors to complete the present invention dealing with fully absorbable / biodegradable composite yarns having at least two fiber components, and to control them from the component yarns. It has been converted to medical devices such as sutures and meshes that have integrated physicochemical and biological properties that can be further modified to exhibit certain clinically desirable properties.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention is an absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant formed from at least two different fiber components, wherein the different components have different absorption profiles and different strengths in the biological environment. With a holding profile.

  In a preferred embodiment, the fiber component of the implant is at least two continuous single threads, each thread being glycolide, lactide, ε-caprolactone, trimethylene carbonate, p-dioxanone, 1,5-dioxepane- A twisted multifilament yarn made of polyester made from at least one monomer selected from 2-one and morpholine-2,5-dione. Preferably, the polyester is a segmented / block copolymer having a sequence derived from at least one monomer selected from glycolide, L-lactide, trimethylene carbonate and caprolactone.

  In another embodiment, the fiber component is a twisted multifilament yarn, at least one of which is formed from a synthetic polyester copolymer and a biosynthetic polyhydroxyalkanoate. Alternatively, the fiber component is a twisted multifilament yarn, wherein at least one of the twisted multifilament yarns is formed from a synthetic polyester, and at least one of the twisted multifilament yarns is a biosynthetic polyhydroxyalkano yarn. It is formed from eate.

  The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of the present application is any of a variety of medical devices such as, for example, braided sutures, knitted mesh compositions or woven mesh compositions for use in the treatment of hernias. be able to. In particular, the fiber component can comprise a single yarn that is twisted, braided, then knitted or woven into a mesh composition. Both the suture and the mesh can include a surface covering according to the present invention. In the case of a suture, the coating can be an absorbable polymer to improve the binding properties and minimize tissue resistance. Regardless of whether it is knitted or woven, as with the mesh, the surface coating of the absorbent polymer is used to regulate the biological fluid permeability of the component and the tissue ingrowth to the component. Can do.

  Absorbable / biodegradable sutures according to the present invention can include a core obtained from a first type of yarn and a sheath obtained from a second different type of yarn.

  Other absorbable / biodegradable medical devices according to the present invention include devices for use as tissue engineering engineered hernia treatment patches or devices for use as tendons, ligaments or vascular grafts. Further, the absorbable / biodegradable implant of the present invention can be a tubular knitted mesh that may include an absorbable thin film insert. Preferably, such mesh and film inserts are provided in the form of a compressed three-layer sheet construction for use in the treatment of hernias. Most preferably, the three layer sheet construction further comprises an absorbent coating.

  Regardless of the form obtained by the absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of the present invention, it is preferably an organism selected from antibacterial agents, analgesics, antitumor agents, anti-inflammatory agents and cell growth promoters. An absorbent polyester coating containing an active agent is included.

  In yet another preferred embodiment, the fiber component of the surgical implant of the present invention is at least two different yarns, at least one of which is multifilament, at least one of which is a monofilament yarn, An organometallic catalyst from at least one monomer in which each thread is selected from glycolide, L-lactide, ε-caprolactone, p-dioxanone, trimethylene carbonate, l, 5-dioxepan-2-one and morpholinedione; It is formed from different polyesters made by ring-opening polymerization in the presence of an organic initiator. Preferably, this arrangement is for use in coated or uncoated jersey knit mesh, coated or uncoated warp knitted mesh, coated or uncoated woven mesh, or hernia treatment, vascular tissue repair, vascular graft manufacturing or tissue engineering. Used in forming a device or a coated or uncoated suture that includes a monofilament core and a braided sheath. This arrangement is a coating of absorbent polyester having a melting temperature of less than 100 ° C., preferably at least one selected from antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antitumor agents, anesthetic agents and growth promoters. Benefit from those containing bioactive agents.

Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments The clinical need for synthetic absorbable sutures that elicit minimal tissue response in living tissue has been recognized over the past 40 years. Since then, surgery has become more sophisticated and absorbable as concurrent surgeons have expressed a desire for more site-specific and highly effective surgical sutures and similar products, especially meshes. The demand for many forms of fiber composition is consistently increasing. For fully absorbable / biodegradable sutures and meshes, the clinical community has identified long-term physicochemical and biological properties, in other words, when gradually healing and remodeling the body part. We are ready to take advantage of the new aspects of these devices associated with the nature that allows us to extend the use of these devices over time. Furthermore, the absorption regulation and gradual degradation minimize the risk that the formation of acidic byproducts is not controlled. This, in other words, minimizes the tissue response during use. In order to answer such challenges, the present invention uses a specific combination of short-term absorbable yarn and long-term absorbable yarn to produce a composite device that meets a wide range of tissue repair requirements.

  In the case of an absorbable suture, instead of obtaining a polyglycolide (PGA) suture that loses its wound holding capacity within about 3 weeks, a yarn composite of a PGA yarn and a copolymer high lactide yarn The material will give a gradual loss of capacity over a period of 1-12 weeks. This allows for a long healing period and a gradual transfer of burden from the suture to living tissue over 1-12 weeks, but not only for elderly and diabetics, but other types of susceptibility Essential for patients with sexual wounds. Braided, knitted and woven fabrics made from a given composite yarn exhibit values which are lower than those expected when averaging the modulus values of the corresponding single yarn components.

The woven and / or knitted mesh made from absorbable / biodegradable composite yarns, the subject of the present invention, is (1) genital prolapse and stress abstinence in women; (2) unilateral hernia repair; (3 ) Diaphragm reconstruction with extensive congenital hernia; (4) Several types of laparoscopic hernia repair; (5) Prevention of parastomal hernia, a common complication after colostomy; 6) Repair of inguinal and incisional hernias; (7) Abdominal wall hernia; (8) Right ventricular outflow tract; (9) Femoral hernia; (10) Navel hernia; (11) Upper abdominal wall hernia; and (12) Designed for use in applications related to incisional or abdominal wall hernias. In all these anticipated mesh applications, the fully absorptive / biodegradable composite mesh with controlled absorption and strength retention profiles that is the subject of the present invention is mainly Teflon, polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate. It would be advantageous over commercially available non-absorbable ones made from This is due to the following reasons:
(1) The composite mesh can provide site-specific mechanical assistance throughout the indicated period due to its wide strength retention profile;
(2) The composite mesh can gradually transfer its burden to the surrounding tissue as the mechanical strength of the mesh gradually attenuates. This in turn contributes to accelerating the repair of the surrounding tissue;
(3) When a composite mesh undergoes gradual mass loss, the surrounding tissue can grow again and retain its natural shape at the surgical site;
(4) Since the composite mesh is not permanent, there is virtually no occurrence of long-term infection after repair of the tissue in question.

  In order to meet specific biotechnological and clinical needs, one aspect of the present invention is a composite fiber composition, wherein at least one of the constituent fibers or threads increases the initial stiffness of the composition. In which at least one component fiber or yarn is a multifilament involved in increasing the surface area and porosity of the composite composition. The monofilament polymeric material is selected to be different from the polymeric material used to make the multifilament, thereby actually exhibiting a biphasic or multiphasic absorption profile and strength retention profile in a biological environment. Give the composition. Using a combination of the monofilament and multifilament yarns (1) Jersey knit surgical mesh following the use of standard tube knitting or weft knitting methods; (2) smaller dimensions to fit the area of the surgical site A surgical suture that can have a warp knitted surgical mesh that can be cut without breaking; and (3) a single filament or a multifilament monofilament core of up to five monofilaments and a multifilament yarn sheath Can be manufactured. In certain forms, the monofilament yarn and multifilament yarn can be used as a sheath and a core, respectively. From a clinical perspective, surgical meshes (whether jersey or warp meshes) that include monofilament and multifilament yarns are themselves hernia treatments, vascular grafts, vascular patches or tissue engineering Can be used for. Alternatively, the mesh can be coated with an absorbent coating to (1) adjust the mesh absorption profile and strength retention profile in the biological environment; (2) facilitate handling and suture capacity at the surgical site. Can serve as a surface lubricant to improve; and (3) can be used as a matrix to control the release of at least one bioactive agent. Similarly, a suture composition comprising monofilament and multifilament yarn can be used as such, or the coating (1) adjusts the absorption and strength retention profiles of the suture in a biological environment; (2) to act as a surface lubricant to minimize the friction properties of the suture and facilitate its binding during ligature formation; and (3) to control the delivery of at least one bioactive agent. It can be used as a coated article expected to be used as a matrix.

Further illustrations of the invention are provided in the following examples:
Example 1 .
Production of high glycolide copolymer and high lactide copolymer
Two high glycolide copolymers (P1 and P2) and two high lactide copolymers (P3 and P4) were prepared as outlined below:
Preparation of P1 : A 95/5 (mole) mixture of glycolide / L-lactide was obtained at a maximum polymerization temperature of 220 ° C. using tin octoate as catalyst and 1-decanol as initiator under conventional ring-opening polymerization. Until complete conversion was achieved. The polymer was separated, ground, dried and the residual monomer was removed by distillation under reduced pressure. The purified polymer was characterized for identity and composition (IR and NMR), thermal properties (DSC) and molar weight (inherent viscosity in hexafluoroisopropyl alcohol HFIP).
Production of P2 : U.S. Pat. No. 6,498,229 relating to the production of a 95/5 (mol) glycolide / ε-caprolactone mixture, respectively, to produce a polymeric multiaxial initiator and to carry out a terminal grafting scheme. And a polyaxial polytrimethylene carbonate as a polymer initiator using conditions similar to those disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,462,169 (incorporated herein by reference). Was end-grafted to produce P2. The polymer was isolated, ground, dried, purified and characterized as described for P1.
Preparation of P3 : The copolymer was prepared using 88/12 (mol) L-lactide / trimethylene carbonate as taught in US Pat. No. 6,342,065. The polymer was isolated, ground, dried, purified and characterized as described above for P1, except that chloroform was used as the solvent for solution viscosity measurements.
Preparation of P4 : The copolymer was prepared as taught in US Pat. No. 6,342,065 using 84/11/5 (mol) L-lactide / trimethylene carbonate / caprolactone. The polymer was isolated, ground, dried, purified and characterized as described for P3.

Example 2 :
Production of monofilament and multifilament yarns for braiding and knitting (general method) :
In order to produce monofilament or multifilament yarns, certain polymers are used in US Pat. No. 6,342,065, using a 3/4 ”extruder with a single or 20 hole die, respectively. Melt spun according to the general protocol described, the extruded yarn was drawn in a two-step drawing using a series of heated godets.

Example 3 :
Production of braid without core (general method)
To produce a multifilament single yarn coreless braid, a 16-carrier stringer loaded with specific yarns was used. The resulting braid was then annealed at a constant length at 80 ° C. for 1 hour. For braids based on composite yarns, 16-carrier stringers were loaded with more than one type of single yarn. The resulting braid was annealed at a constant length at 80 ° C. for 1 hour.

Example 4 :
Manufacture of coreless braids made from single components (B1-B4) and composite yarns (B5-B8) and testing their tensile properties Annealed braids B1-B4 are copolymer compositions described in Table I Articles P1-P4 were used to make single component yarns produced as described in Example 1. Similarly annealed braids B5-B8 were made from the composite yarn as described in Example 2 using a single yarn combination obtained from the copolymer compositions P1-P4. Initial tensile properties of braids B1-B8 were measured using an MTS-MiniBionix Universal Tester (model 858). Tensile data is summarized in Table I.

Example 5 :
Determination of in vitro breaking strength retention (BSR) profiles of braids B1 to B8 Braids B1 to B8 of Example 4 in a phosphate buffer having a pH of 7.2 at 37 ° C. or 50 ° C. for a predetermined length of time Incubated (or aged). At the end of each experimental period, individual sutures were removed from the phosphate buffer and tested for breaking strength after removing excess surface moisture. The initial breaking strength of each suture material was used as a baseline, and the BSR (%) was calculated using the determined breaking strength value of the aging sample. These BSR results are summarized in Table II. These results show that braids made from composite yarn have a BSR profile that varies between those made from individual components.

Example 6 :
Production of Tubular Knitted Mesh of Single Component (M1-M4) and Composite (M5-M8) Yarn Single yarns made from copolymers P1-P4 were produced as described in Example 1. In order to produce one type of yarn knitting, a single yarn of P1-P4 was twisted and constructed into a tubular knitted mesh using a circular knitting machine to make mesh M1-M4. These knitted meshes were then annealed at 80 ° C. or 95 ° C. for 1 hour at a constant length to yield M1a-M4a or M1b-M4b, respectively. In order to produce a tubular knitted mesh with composite yarns, different combinations of yarns obtained from P1-P4 were twisted and used. The obtained composite yarn was converted, annealed, and knitted into tubular meshes M5a to M8a or M5b to M8b, which were annealed at 80 ° C. or 95 ° C., respectively. Table III summarizes the composition, manufacturing conditions and properties of all meshes.

Example 7 :
Determination of in-vitro breaking strength retention (BSR) profile of knitted mesh This example was performed at pH 7.2 and 37 ° C. or 50 ° C. as described above for braided yarn. The BSR results are summarized in Table IV. These results show that, as discussed in the corresponding part of the braid of Example 5, the tubular knitted mesh made from composite yarn has a BSR profile that varies between those made from individual components. Show.

Example 8 :
Manufacture of composite coreless braid: a general method A composition consisting of component A and B yarns with different degradation profiles (typically one that degrades quickly and the other slowly degrades) Were used to construct braided sheath sutures or coreless sutures. The braided composition was manufactured using a 12 carrier longitudinal wound braid machine utilizing 6 carriers for each A and B component. The winding arrangement of the different A and B components in the braiding machine was finished so that a balanced structure was achieved. Various combinations were made with at least one relatively fast degrading component and one relatively slow degrading component with a control component of the same structure. After making the braid (36 pics / inch), the sample was annealed at 80 ° C. with strain for 1 hour under a 50 gram preload. The resulting coreless braid was in the diameter range of 0.26 mm to 0.30 mm. The details of the construction and its effect on the conditioned properties in the test tube are described in Example 9.

Example 9 :
A braid made in accordance with the teaching of Example 8 in vitro of a composite coreless braid was tested according to the test method outlined below and disclosed as an example and disclosed by P1-P4 copolyester, in other words, one of the inventors. Experimental results were obtained for different combinations of yarns made from copolyesters made according to the prior art described in 1 and processed.
Test method : In-tube conditioned breaking strength retention (% BSR = maximum time load / initial maximum load × 100) was performed using an MTS MiniBiunix Universal Tester (model 858) with suture grip. Samples were conditioned using 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer (pH 7.2) in 15 mL tubes. Tubes were placed in racks and incubated at 37 ° C or 50 ° C under constant orbital agitation. Samples were removed at predetermined time points for tensile testing (n = 3).
• Type and source of yarn used: All yarns used are multifilaments made by melt spinning P1 and P2 of Example 1 according to the general procedure outlined in Example 2.
• Composition of the braids tested : These are listed in Table V below.

Tested braid strength data : These data are summarized in Table VI.

Example 10 :
Manufacture of composite jersey knit mesh: a general method A composition consisting of A and B constituent yarns having different degradation profiles (typically one that degrades quickly and the other that degrades slowly) Jersey knit mesh tubes were constructed using various ratios. The knitted composition was manufactured using a single-feed or multiple-feed circular knitting machine to produce a twisted composition of A and B components. Various combinations were made with varying ratios of A to B and adjusting physical and mechanical properties. The knitted fabric can be made from multifilament yarns, monofilament yarns or combinations thereof. The yarn was generally twisted at the desired A to B ratio prior to making the fabric. The knitted tube was annealed by stretching the tubular mesh over a stainless steel tubular mandrel and heat treating the fabric composition. In addition, coatings, particularly hydrophobic coatings, were used to improve BSR, thus improving the overall strength during the initial period. Details of the configuration and the resulting in-tube condition adjustment characteristics are described in Example 11.

Example 11 :
In vitro test of composite jersey knit mesh A mesh made according to Example 10 using a composition of different yarns (see Table VII) was tested according to the test method described below. These meshes were tested and the corresponding results are shown below (Table VIII).
Test method : MTS MiniBionix Universal Tester (model type) equipped with a rupture test device as detailed in ASTM D3787-01, which maintains the adjusted fracture strength in the test tube (% BSR = maximum load at the time / initial maximum load × 100). 858). Samples were conditioned using 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer (pH 7.2) in 50 mL tubes. Tubes were placed in racks and incubated at 37 ° C. with constant orbital agitation. Samples were removed at predetermined time points for break testing (n = 3).
• Type and source of yarn used: All yarns used are made according to the general procedure of Example 2 by melt spinning the specific polymers of Example 1, namely P1, P2 and P3. The yarns used included: MG-9 monofilament yarn made by melt spinning P1, SMC-7 multifilament made by melt spinning P2, and melt spinning P3 SMC-22 multifilament yarn made by
-Composition of the jersey knit mesh tested : these are summarized in Table VII.

• Breaking strength retention data for the tested jersey knit mesh : these are summarized in Table VIII.

Example 12 :
Manufacture of composite warp knitted mesh: a general method A composition consisting of constituent A and B yarns with different degradation profiles (typically one that degrades quickly and the other degrades slowly) Fabricated using various ratios of B to construct multi-pattern integrated mesh. The knitted fabric was produced using a two-stage method in which the yarn was warped into a winding rod and meshed using a standard technique Russell or tricot knitting machine. Various knitting patterns and A to B weight ratios could be changed to adjust the mechanical properties, and so were adjusted. The knitted fabric composition can be composed of multifilament yarn, monofilament yarn or a combination thereof. The knitted mesh was annealed at 120 ° C. for 1 hour while pulling in the heel and course directions. A coating was applied after annealing to modify the in-vitro characteristics. Details of the composition, initial mesh properties and resulting in vitro properties are summarized in Tables IX and X.

Example 13 :
In-vitro testing of warp knitted mesh :
The mesh produced according to Example 12 was tested using the yarn combinations and test methods described below:
Test method : MTS MiniBionix Universal Tester (model type) equipped with a rupture test device as detailed in ASTM D3787-01, which maintains the adjusted fracture strength in the test tube (% BSR = maximum load at the time / initial maximum load × 100). 858). Samples were conditioned using 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer (pH 7.2) in 50 mL tubes. Tubes were placed in racks and incubated at 37 ° C. with constant orbital agitation. Samples were removed at predetermined time points for break testing (n = 3).
• Type and source of yarn used: All yarns used are made by melt spinning the specific polymer of Example 1, namely P1 and P2, according to the general procedure of Example 2. The yarns used included: MG-9 monofilament yarn made by melt spinning P1; and SMC-7 multifilament yarn made by melt spinning P2.
-Composition and composition of individual warp knitted meshes :
WK1 : 40/60 MG-9 / SMC-7 wt% ratio (determined by extraction)
Yarn-2 twist 90 denier SMC-7 (single monofilament). MG-9 with a diameter of 100 mm.
Knitting method-Using a single warp bar of SMC-7 and two warp bars of MG-9 on a 24 gauge knitting machine, MG-9 is knitted with a standard 2-bar marquisette pattern, SMC- 7 is knitted with a single bar tricot pattern. Thread all guide bars 1-in and 1-out. Annealing is performed at 120 ° C. for 1 hour to produce a mesh having an area weight of 125 g / m ² .

WK2 : 30/70 MG-9 / SMC-7 wt% ratio (determined by extraction).
Yarn-2 twist 90 denier SMC-7 (single monofilament). MG-9 with a diameter of 100 mm.
Knitting method-24 gauge knitting machine using two warp bars of SCM-7 and two warp bars of MG-9, knitting MG-9 with standard 2-bar marquisette pattern, SCM- 7 is knitted with a 2 bar sand fly pattern. Thread all guide bars 1-in and 1-out. Annealing was performed at 120 ° C. for 1 hour and the resulting area weight was 165 g / m ² .

WK1-C : An absorbent coating prepared by dissolving in annealed WK1 mesh in acetone at a concentration of 8 g / 100 mL was dip coated. The coating was applied by dip coating and the additive obtained after drying was 10% by weight.

-Mechanical property data of warp knitted mesh : These are summarized in Table IX.

-Test tube retention strength retention data for warp knitted mesh : These are summarized in Table X.

Example 14 :
Manufacture of composite sutures: General methods Compositions consisting of constituent A and B threads with different degradation profiles (typically one that degrades quickly and the other slowly degrades) Were used to construct the ligand structure. Braided constructions were made using core material A and B as the sheath or B as the core and A as the sheath. Further, components A and B can be braided constructions consisting of multifilament yarns, monofilament yarns or combinations thereof. The monofilament core can be composed of a single fiber or multiple fibers. For example, the core can comprise three twisted 0.100 mm monofilaments, and by utilizing a two twisted multifilament (70 denier per twist) sheath knitted using 12 carriers. The boundary surface of the sheath core can be physically protected. Details of the configuration and the obtained in-tube condition adjustment characteristics are described in Example 15.

Example 15 : In vitro test of composite sutures Sutures made according to Example 14 using a combination of monofilament and multifilament yarns were tested using the test method outlined below. The test results are summarized in Table XI.

Test Method : Mechanical data was collected using an MTS MiniBionix Universal Tester (model 858) with a suture grip. Samples were tested under initial conditions (n = 4).
• Type and source of yarn used: All yarns used are made by melt spinning the specific polymer of Example 1, namely P1 and P2, according to the general procedure of Example 2. The yarns used included: MG-9 monofilament yarn made by melt spinning P1; and SMC-7 multifilament yarn made by melt spinning P2.
-Composition and composition of individual sutures :
CS1 : Constituent yarn having the same structure as MG-9 multifilament—one twist 51 denier, 4.63 tenacity, 31.6% elongation, 20 yarn count.
Braiding method-6 carrier cores (8.6 pics / inch) with 12 carrier sheaths (51.2 pics / inch).
Hot stretching-5% at 110 ° C.
Annealing—Run for 1 hour at 110 ° C. under high vacuum.

CS2 : Constituent yarn having the same structure as SMC-7 multifilament-one twist 74 denier, 4.17 tenacity, 26.7% elongation, 43 yarn count.
Braiding method-6 carrier cores (8.6 pics / inch) with 12 carrier sheaths (51.2 pics / inch).
Hot stretching-5% at 110 ° C.
Annealing—Run for 1 hour at 110 ° C. under high vacuum.

CS3 : 25/75 MG-9 multifilament / SMC-7 multifilament weight% specific yarn-SMC-7 = 1 twist 74 denier, 4.17 tenacity, 26.7% elongation, 43 yarn count.
MG-9 = 1 twist 51 denier, 4.63 tenacity, 31.6% elongation, 20 yarn count.
Braiding method-6 carrier cores (8.6 pics / inch) with 12 carrier sheaths (51.2 pics / inch).
Hot stretching-5% at 110 ° C.
Annealing—Run for 1 hour at 110 ° C. under high vacuum.

CS4 : 58/42 MG-9 multifilament / SMC-7 multifilament weight% specific yarn-SMC-7 = 1 twist 74 denier, 4.17 tenacity, 26.7% elongation, 43 yarn count.
MG-9 = 1 twist 51 denier, 4.63 tenacity, 31.6% elongation, 20 yarn count.
Braiding method-6 carrier cores (8.6 pics / inch) with 12 carrier sheaths (51.2 pics / inch).
Hot stretching-5% at 110 ° C.
Annealing—Run for 1 hour at 110 ° C. under high vacuum.

CS5 : 13/87 MG-9 monofilament / SMC-7 multifilament weight% ratio
Yarn-SMC-7 = 1 twist 84 denier, 3.73 tenacity, 37.3% elongation, 43 yarn count.
MG-9 = 100 mm diameter, 120 denier.
Braiding method-6 carrier cores (8.6 pics / inch) with 12 carrier sheaths (51.2 pics / inch).
Hot stretching-5% at 110 ° C.
Annealing—Run for 1 hour at 110 ° C. under high vacuum.

CS6 : 13/87 MG-9 monofilament / SMC-7 multifilament weight percent specific yarn-SMC-7 = 1 twist 84 denier, 3.73 tenacity, 37.3% elongation, 43 yarn count.
MG-9 = 100 mm diameter, 120 denier.
Braiding method-6 carrier cores (8.6 pics / inch) with 12 carrier sheaths (51.2 pics / inch).
Hot stretching-10% at 110 ° C.
Annealing—Run for 1 hour at 110 ° C. under high vacuum.

• Mechanical properties of composite sutures : these are summarized in Table XI above.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described using specific terms and apparatus. The words and terms used are merely illustrative. These words and terms are explanatory words and terms rather than limitations. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. In addition, it should be understood that all or some of the embodiments of the various embodiments may be replaced. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the detailed description and examples.

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  Absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant comprising at least two different fiber components, wherein the different components have different absorption profiles in the biological environment and different strength retention profiles Surgical implant.   The fiber component is at least two continuous single yarns, each yarn being glycolide, lactide, ε-caprolactone, trimethylene carbonate, p-dioxanone, 1,5-dioxepan-2-one and morpholine-2, The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1, comprising a polyester made from at least one monomer selected from 5-diones.   3. Absorbency according to claim 2, wherein the polyester comprises a segmented / block copolymer having a sequence derived from at least one monomer selected from glycolide, L-lactide, trimethylene carbonate and caprolactone. / Biodegradable surgical implants.   The fiber component comprises a twisted multifilament yarn, wherein at least one of the twisted multifilament yarn comprises at least one synthetic polyester copolymer and a biosynthetic polyhydroxyalkanoate. Item 12. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to Item 1.   The fiber component has a twisted multifilament yarn, at least one of the twisted multifilament yarns includes a synthetic polyester, and at least one of the twisted multifilament yarns includes a biosynthetic polyhydroxyalkanoate, The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to claim 1.   2. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1 in the form of a braided suture.   2. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1 in the form of a knitted mesh composition for use in treating hernia.   The resorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1, in the form of a woven mesh composition.   In the form of a mesh composition, wherein the fiber component comprises a single yarn, and the single yarn is twisted, knitted, then knitted or woven into the mesh composition. 2. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to 1.   7. The absorbable / biodegradable surgery of claim 6, wherein the suture further comprises a covering, the covering comprising an absorbable polymer for improving binding properties and minimizing tissue resistance. Implant.   8. The mesh of claim 7, wherein the mesh further comprises a surface coating, the coating comprising an absorbable polymer for regulating biological fluid permeability of the component and tissue ingrowth into the component. Resorbable / biodegradable surgical implant.   9. The mesh of claim 8, wherein the mesh further comprises a surface coating, the coating comprising an absorbable polymer for modulating the biological fluid permeability of the component and tissue ingrowth into the component. Resorbable / biodegradable surgical implant.   The suture includes a core obtained from a first type of thread and a sheath obtained from a second different type of thread, wherein the first type of thread is the second type of thread and 7. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 6, wherein the are different.   The resorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1, in the form of a device for use as a hernia treatment patch made by tissue engineering.   2. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1 in the form of a device for use as a tendon, ligament or vascular graft.   The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to claim 1, in the form of a tubular knitted mesh.   The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 16, wherein the mesh further comprises an absorbable thin film insert.   18. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to claim 17, wherein the mesh and film insert is in the form of a compressed three-layer sheet construction for use in hernia treatment.   19. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to claim 18, wherein the three layer sheet construction further comprises an absorbable coating.   The absorbable / biodegradable surgery of claim 1, further comprising an absorbable polyester coating containing a bioactive agent selected from antibacterial agents, analgesics, antitumor agents, anti-inflammatory agents and cell growth promoters. Implant.   The fiber component is at least two different yarns, at least one of which comprises a multifilament, at least one of which comprises a monofilament yarn, each yarn being glycolide, L-lactide, ε-caprolactone, By ring-opening polymerization in the presence of an organometallic catalyst and an organic initiator from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of p-dioxanone, trimethylene carbonate, l, 5-dioxepan-2-one and morpholinedione The resorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 1, having threads made from different polyesters.   23. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 21 in the form of a coated or uncoated jersey knit mesh.   24. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 21 in the form of a coated or uncoated warp knitted mesh.   24. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 21 in the form of a coated or uncoated woven mesh.   23. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 21 in the form of a device for use in hernia treatment, vascular tissue repair, vascular graft manufacturing or tissue engineering.   23. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant of claim 21 in the form of a coated or uncoated suture having a monofilament core and a braided sheath.   The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to claim 21, further comprising a coating having an absorbable polyester having a melt temperature of less than 100C.   28. The absorbable / biodegradable surgical implant according to claim 27, wherein the coating comprises at least one bioactive agent selected from antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antitumor agents, anesthetics and growth promoters. .